As the summer months began to fade, we showed you a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor high’s that commemorate AC/DC’s “Powerage” album and seems to get most of its punch from the brightly colored accents that exist on the laces and even the heel. However, the pair of Converse sneakers pictured here are sure to get the attention of many as a result of the combination of wool material and the bright royal blue said material comes in. With a white vulcanized rubber sole and black toe cap, these could be a good pick-up for the fall/winter season. These are available now at select Converse retailers.

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Just yesterday we showed you what Japan’s Addict Season 2 looked like after reworking the classic Chuck Taylor All-Star and executing it in three different colorways. Now, we also have shots of four Chuck Taylor’s and a Jack Purcell that have made their ways out into the open as part of Converse’s Fall/Winter 2009 collection. The pair of Jack Purcell’s come in an olive upper with white sole. There are also a pair of both Chuck Taylor high’s and low’s in a herringbone makeup, while a second Chuck Taylor low comes in a white/black/grey plaid upper colorway and the second Chuck Taylor high is done up in brown suede. Can you guys pick a single favorite out of these five? Check out pictures after the jump, and be sure to check with your local Converse retailers to see if/when they’ll have these available for purchase.

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The Converse Addict, Japan’s high-end version of the Chuck Taylor All-Star, has been released in three new colorways in the shoe’s second round of releases. Premium materials, re-enforced forefoot stitching, Poron cushioning, and Vibram outsoles are the most notable of the shoe’s many lux features, setting the line apart from the high-top Cons most of us are used to. You can find the Converse Addict in Black, White, and Green/Red/Purple (Joker, anyone?) from R*izm today.

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Converse has made a name for itself largely off of the success of its Chuck Taylor sneaker. And collaborations with brands such as Victim help continually build their fan base. However, the Vans crew knows when it needs to pay attention to its staple shoe. The Chuck Taylor pictured here is actually a part of Vans’ skating designs, and comes in a low-top cut with “stone” grey upper. Some variation exists on the sole, which is mostly white with a hint of black. No official release date yet, but a suggested retail price is somewhere between $50 and $60- just make sure you’re on top of when this Chuck Taylor Skate comes to your favorite Converse retailer.

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Because it’s always worth mentioning and should never get old, artist Ian Ginoza went to work on and produced a rather clean and sleek pair of Jack Purcell’s earlier this year that’ll be benefitting the fight against AIDS in Africa. This pair of Jack Purcell’s, however, was the product of Converse’s collaboration with Japanese brand Victim. The shoe comes with a predominantly obsidian/navy blue leather upper with white shoelaces and a completely white sole. White stitching along the upper and a hint of obsidian at the very tip of the toe box add very slight touches important to the shoe’s overall appearance. These will be coming out in select Victim/Converse retailers across Japan as well as online some time later this fall/winter.

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After sneaker collaborations with and releases for artists such as Lupe Fiasco and AC/DC, Converse is ready to pay more attention to the hardwood. After last year’s release of Elton Brand’s signature sneaker- the EB1- Converse hopes Elton Brand will be seen a lot more often this year rocking the second installment of his shoe line- the EB2. This particular pair here comes in a predominantly white colorway with black and red accents, which goes perfectly with the Philadelphia 76ers’ team colors. For NBA fans and sneakerheads alike, perhaps Brand can manage staying healthier this season than last. If that happens, we’ll be able to see how good Philadelphia can be as well as how the EB2’s measure up on the court. These sneakers can be purchased at as affordable a price as $65. So who’s giving them a try?

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It’s great to see that a campaign as worthwhile as the 1HUND(RED) struggle against AIDS in Africa is garnering the backing it deserves. Most recently, the HUF team joined the effort with a pair of “Skidgrip’s.” Now, we see that Staple Design has joined the effort and played its role in the production of the black/red/white pair of Sea Star’s pictured here. The upper comes in black suede with red accents in places like the inner lining and a predominantly white sole. Yet another great way to get involved in the fight to save lives in Africa, this pair of Sea Star’s will go on sale starting Thursday October 8, 2009, exclusively from Reed Space in New York City.

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